--- title: "How can I see which files still need my review?" description: "Always keep track of files that still need your feedback and approval using our Home pageand the Awaiting my review list" url: https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/3382337-how-can-i-see-which-files-still-need-my-review collection: "Getting started for Reviewers" updated: 2026-07-02 language: en alternates: [fr, de, es] --- # How can I see which files still need my review? Always keep track of files that still need your feedback and approval using our Home pageand the Awaiting my review list * * * _From time to time, it is challenging to keep track of which files need your feedback, especially when you have to review files across multiple teams. In this article, we will explain to you, how you can easily keep track of your projects and files in review._ * * * ## The Home page You can use our [Home page](https://app.filestage.io/home) to quickly get an overview of your pending reviews. The feature allows for customized lists of reviews, based on different filters that enable you to quickly find what you are looking for and not miss any due dates anymore! ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/ghelparticle/Uk3JO6fjkUaKryBngBcTkQc0XNZqAf22L2ZAjfIQ6jnbf7S7F8Fqs9mLeGemPnE2T4GSp1siUsf.jpeg) To use the feature, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the tab Home on the horizontal menu bar.

  2. Click on Add reviews widget to open a new project list.

  3. Click on the title “Reviews” to adjust the name of the list.

  4. Choose the reviews you would like to see displayed here according to the following categories:

    • Click on Any review status to filter the projects by their review status

    • Click on Any due date to filter according to overdue, any due date, or no due date

    • Click on All projects to filter the review list by projects

  5. Once you have established the desired filters, your list will show exactly the reviews you want to appear in the list!

You can create as many widgets as you need to have everything right on hand whenever you need it! > **Info:** This feature is currently available in free Early Access and the availability of it might change in the future. > **Success:** Should you be missing any filters or functionalities in this feature, please use the **Request widget** option to contact our team: ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/ghelparticle/7pqptRz5Ctg18LyjDDj73X2bU54OtzjEvlbRhHwUO00YaDg0Wcxn3YU1v6WUep8jzz54Kao0Efj.png) * * * ## Awaiting my review The **Awaiting my review** feature helps you maintain a clear overview. This functionality shows you all the files where you haven't submitted your review decision. **To get to the overview, follow these steps:**

  1. Log in to your Filestage account.
    If you don't have an account yet, you can sign up here.

  2. Go to your project overview

  3. Click the button "Awaiting my review".

The overview shows you a list of files to which you have been invited to give feedback on as a reviewer, and which you have not approved or requested changes. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/ghelparticle/u1gBbEbWxack80cpZft9ZrEGNFPPLQc2ymFxHsxzkvYt56I9rjwsv8AozRDirtGswkbRyRhQ7SK.png) You can click on the individual file to open it as usual. Once you finish your review by clicking either **Approve** or **Request Changes**, it will be removed from the **Awaiting my review** section. If you'd like to access the file again, it will still be accessible in its original project. The files also get removed from your **Awaiting my review list** if the project admin changes the review status to **Approved** or **Needs changes,** or if the project is archived. ### When is a file displayed in the **Awaiting my review list**? - If you have been invited to this file as a reviewer (with request review decision enabled) - If you haven't submitted a **review decision** yet - If the file status is **In review** - If the project is not archived ### How to remove a file from the awaiting my review list? You can either remove files yourself from your **Awaiting my review** list, or your admin can do it for you by either: - [Change the review status](https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/3342576-keep-track-of-the-review-status-in-the-review-summary.md) to **Approved** or **Needs changes** - [Archive the project](https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/2484421-archive-projects-to-keep-them-for-documentation.md) - Disable request review decision To remove yourself from your **Awaiting my review** list, you can either submit a review decision or remove yourself from the reviewer group. - **Approve the version (or request changes)** You can remove a file from your **awaiting my review** list by simply approving it or requesting changes. This is the optimal method if you want to continue to review future versions or be notified of changes to the file. 1. Open the file in the **awaiting my review** list which you want to remove by clicking on it 2. Click either on "Approve Version" or "Request Changes" right on top of the file view. 3. Now the file is no longer in your **awaiting my review** list ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/ghelparticle/qnptvZNnAb3wpXhoq1Vhf6EkCdHAifHMxLSbfKmsLbcHWN3yRTdwSmqNqgZ0ljO33wHPUFSNa2w.gif) - **Remove yourself from the reviewer group** By removing yourself as a reviewer from the reviewer group, you are letting the collaborators know that you don't want to give feedback on any files in that reviewer group. You will also not be notified about any new files, comments, or versions in that step as well. **To remove yourself as a reviewer from the reviewer group, follow these steps:** 1. Open the file in the **awaiting my review** list from which you want to remove yourself by clicking on it 2. Click on your icon in the top bar above the file 3. Then click on "Remove Reviewer" to remove yourself from the reviewer group. 4. Now the file is no longer in your **awaiting my review** list > **Info:** _You can see other files in that reviewer group by using the navigational carousel below the file view before stating you don't want to leave feedback on any file in that step_ ### Is the **Awaiting my review** overview available for everyone? The **Awaiting my review** overview is available to anyone who has registered with Filestage and has been invited to review assets. You can be part of a paying team or have a free account using the Reviewer Dashboard. * * * ## File Gallery **Quickly navigate through all your files with our file gallery.** Within the file viewer, navigate to the left of the screen for the file gallery to appear. The file gallery allows you to have a better overview of all your files and their status. **Use the gallery to:** - Know exactly which files are waiting for your review or approval by having them all in one place. - Spare yourself the trouble of going back to the dashboard for every new review. * * * 💡 **What's next?** Once you see how to keep an overview of your awaiting my review list, see how to [view older versions & navigate through different files.](https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/2562925-viewing-older-versions-navigating-through-different-files.md) * * * _Let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to us on chat or emailing us at_ [_support@filestage.io_](mailto:support@filestage.io) _We're always happy to help!_